Trying out Windows on Steam Deck with a Genki SavePoint

Genki SavePoint: https://www.genkithings.com/products/...
1 TB M.2 SSD: https://amzn.to/3D79Xb8
Genki Windows Setup Guide: https://www.genkithings.com/blogs/blo...

GameXData on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gamexdata.bs...

As great as SteamOS is on SteamOS, it can't quite play all the games in my library. Whether it's troubles downloading Game Pass or extra steps needed for GOG, Linux isn't always the best solution. Fortunately, Genki's SavePoint has offered up an interesting route to try Windows without majorly changing my system. And, honestly, I'm glad I did.

Testing Notes

All native game testing was completed at medium presets, 800p, and a 12-watt TDP limit over the course of multiple 20 - 30 play sessions per game. These settings were chosen as a reasonable way to push the machine while still judging performance with feasible settings.

Any observations related to efficiency were made by watching the rate of battery drain in included overlays during play sessions alongside the estimated time remaining they provided. Beyond those observations and the 12-watt TDP setting, battery performance was left at stock settings for both operating systems.
Additionally, though not mentioned in the video, the provided, high capacity PCIe 4.0 drive could also result in slightly more battery drain than a slower drive.


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